Ubisoft has announced a New Game+ mode for Assassin's Creed Valhalla arriving November 5, six years after the Viking RPG first launched. The update brings optional progression, new runes, a stash system, and Mithril crafting material for divine gear upgrades.
Sony has not yet revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for November 2026. The monthly lineup typically arrives in the final week of the preceding month, meaning an announcement is likely imminent. Subscribers should watch official PlayStation channels for confirmation.
PlayStation VR launched on October 13, 2016, promising to bring virtual reality to the mainstream through the PlayStation 4. A decade later, Sony has transferred its VR patents to Meta and the consumer VR market has collapsed into a niche hobby sustained by enthusiasts and mods.
Sony is reportedly planning to bring the Killzone franchise back after 13 years of dormancy, with Guerrilla Games potentially collaborating with an external studio on a remaster, remake, or reboot. The last mainline entry, Killzone: Shadow Fall, launched as a PS4 title in 2013, and the original trilogy remains inaccessible on PS5.
PlayStation Plus monthly games for September 2026 have leaked online, with Sniper Elite: Resistance headlining a trio that also includes Chained Echoes and Wobbly Life. The leak comes from Dealabs' reliable source billbilk-kun, who has accurately predicted previous lineups. All three titles will be available to claim from September 1 through October 6.
Sony has confirmed it will cease disc production starting January 2028, while Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a digital-only title with physical editions containing only a download code. The company also sent an email reminding players that digital purchases grant only a revocable license, not ownership, sparking a community boycott.
The Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545 celebrates No Man's Sky's 10-year anniversary and its transformation through over 40 major free updates since launching on PS4. Hosts Sid, Tim, and Kristen reflect on Hello Games' long redemption arc and what comes next for the space exploration title.
Helldivers 2 joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers starting today, coinciding with the launch of the major Devoid of Liberty update. The expansion introduces new Void missions, mutated enemies like the Wretch and Crusher, SEAF platoon reinforcements, and a community challenge to eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18.
Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 as a bold answer to the PlayStation 4's dominance, promising a Netflix-style library for $9.99 a month. Seven years and over $100 billion in investments later, the service has failed to hit subscriber targets, contributed to studio closures, and forced Microsoft to raise prices while devaluing its own biggest franchises.
PlayStation fans are organizing a seven-day economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. The protest, organized by consumer rights group DoesItPlay, calls on players to turn off their consoles and log out of PlayStation services entirely.
